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Poliwrath (Pokémon)

Poliwrath

#062
Tadpole Pokémon

Pokédex Data

National No.#062
Type Water Fighting
SpeciesTadpole Pokémon
Height1.3 m (4' 0.3")
Weight54 kg (119.0 lbs)
Abilities
  1. Water-absorb
  2. Damp
  3. Swift-swim(hidden ability)
ColorBlue
Introduced inGeneration 1
HabitatWaters-edge
ShapeHumanoid

Training

Catch Rate45
Base Exp.255
Growth RateMedium Slow

Breeding

Egg Group Water 1

Base Stats

HP9018%
Attack9519%
Defense9519%
Special Attack7014%
Special Defense9018%
Speed7014%
Total510

Poliwrath Evolution Chart

Type Effectiveness

Defense

Not very effective against Poliwrath Rock Bug Steel Fire Water Ice Dark
Normal effect against Poliwrath Normal Fighting Poison Ground Ghost Dragon
Super effective against Poliwrath Flying Grass Electric Psychic Fairy

Poliwrath Weakness

This shows the effectiveness of each type on Poliwrath. Poliwrath is the defender and each type is the attacker. The effectiveness is measured by the damage multiplier.

Key

KeyEffectDamage multiplier
0No effect0%
¼ (0.25)Not very effective25%
½ (0.5)Not very effective50%
1Normal100%
2Very effective200%
4Super effective400%

Type effectiveness against Poliwrath

1× damage
Normal Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Poliwrath.
1× damage
Fighting Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Poliwrath.
2× damage
Flying Pokémon are very effective against against Poliwrath.
1× damage
Poison Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Poliwrath.
1× damage
Ground Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Poliwrath.
0.5× damage
Rock Pokémon are not very effective against against Poliwrath.
0.5× damage
Bug Pokémon are not very effective against against Poliwrath.
1× damage
Ghost Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Poliwrath.
0.5× damage
Steel Pokémon are not very effective against against Poliwrath.
0.5× damage
Fire Pokémon are not very effective against against Poliwrath.
0.5× damage
Water Pokémon are not very effective against against Poliwrath.
2× damage
Grass Pokémon are very effective against against Poliwrath.
2× damage
Electric Pokémon are very effective against against Poliwrath.
2× damage
Psychic Pokémon are very effective against against Poliwrath.
0.5× damage
Ice Pokémon are not very effective against against Poliwrath.
1× damage
Dragon Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Poliwrath.
0.5× damage
Dark Pokémon are not very effective against against Poliwrath.
2× damage
Fairy Pokémon are very effective against against Poliwrath.

Pokédex Entries

Generation 1
RedBlueAn adept swimmer at both the front crawl and breast stroke. Easily overtakes the best human swimmers.
YellowSwims powerfully using all the muscles in its body. It can even overtake champion swimmers.
Generation 2
GoldThis strong and skilled swimmer is even capable of crossing the Pacific Ocean just by kicking.
SilverAlthough an ener­ getic, skilled swimmer that uses all of its mus­ cles, it lives on dry land.
CrystalIt can use its well-developed arms and legs to run on the surface of the water for a split second.
Generation 3
RubySapphireEmeraldPOLIWRATH’s highly developed, brawny muscles never grow fatigued, however much it exercises. It is so tirelessly strong, this Pokémon can swim back and forth across the Pacific Ocean without effort.
FireRedLeafGreenAn adept swimmer, it knows the front crawl, butterfly, and more. It is faster than the best human swimmers.
Generation 4
DiamondPearlPlatinumWith its extremely tough muscles, it can keep swimming in the Pacific Ocean without resting.
HeartGoldThis strong and skilled swimmer is even capable of crossing the Pacific Ocean just by kicking.
SoulSilverAlthough an energetic, skilled swimmer that uses all of its muscles, it lives on dry land.
Generation 5
BlackWhiteWith its extremely tough muscles, it can keep swimming in the Pacific Ocean without resting.
Black 2White 2With its extremely tough muscles, it can keep swimming in the Pacific Ocean without resting.
Generation 6
XWith its extremely tough muscles, it can keep swimming in the Pacific Ocean without resting.
YA swimmer adept at both the front crawl and breaststroke. Easily overtakes the best human swimmers.
Omega RubyAlpha SapphirePoliwrath’s highly developed, brawny muscles never grow fatigued, however much it exercises. It is so tirelessly strong, this Pokémon can swim back and forth across the ocean without effort.
Generation 7
SunPoliwrath in the Alola region are strong swimmers that use the breaststroke. Many children learn to swim by imitating Poliwrath.
MoonIts percentage of body fat is nearly zero. Its body is entirely muscle, which makes it heavy and forces its swimming prowess to develop.
Ultra SunIt’s quite a gifted swimmer, even among Water-type Pokémon, but it normally spends its time on land.
Ultra MoonThe muscles it has developed through swimming are thick and powerful. When it lands a square punch, it can turn huge boulders to dust.
Let's Go PikachuLet's Go EeveeSwims powerfully using all the muscles in its body. It can even overtake world-class swimmers.
Generation 8
SwordIts body is solid muscle. When swimming through cold seas, Poliwrath uses its impressive arms to smash through drift ice and plow forward.
ShieldPoliwrath is skilled at both swimming and martial arts. It uses its well-trained arms to dish out powerful punches.

Poliwrath Locations

VersionLocationLevel
Black WhiteUnova Victory Road45 - 70
Black 2 White 2Unova Victory Road 250 - 60
X YKalos Victory Road60